Press Operator I

Gannett; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $2,250

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

A major media company in Des Moines, IA seeks a Press Operator I to manage press operations and ensure quality control. Responsibilities include safely operating reel operations, preparing press configurations, and performing general maintenance tasks. This position pays $22 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of $2,250. Experience in press functions and maintaining safety standards is preferred. The role requires good communication skills to report equipment issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in press operations with background in media printing preferred.
• Ability to utilize safety equipment and maintain a clean workspace.
• Proficient in basic press maintenance and operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage reel operations including staging newsprint rolls.
• Prepare press configurations and perform unit make-ready tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
• Provide timely communication regarding equipment issues and maintenance needs.

Skills

Press control proficiency

Reel operations

Safety awareness

Basic maintenance skills

Communication skills

Job description

Press Operator I

Des Moines, IA

This position pays $22 per hour based on background and experience.

We are also offering a sign on bonus of $2,250 paid out in 3 increments of $750 each.

Pressroom Tasks

• Reel operations: Request, deliver and stage newsprint rolls, set reels, prepare approved paste patterns for all roll sizes, use web kites/devices as applicable, monitor automatic pasters and/or make hand pasters assist with reel room reports as required.
• Unit make-ready: Prepare press configurations, check and prepare units for operation, spot plates, ink make-ready, web-up, conveyor set-up and folder set-up.
• Basic press control proficiency to reduce waste and achieve quality standards which may include: Press inch, start and stop, speed adjustments, CMYK ink and water balance, CMYK ink density, registration and compensation, web tension/nip and trolley settings, slitter adjustments, assisting with lost web recovery & press restarts.
• Perform general press maintenance including cleaning and replacing blankets, wiping down press units, installing, checking & adjusting rollers, folder clean out, replacing cutting bars, and other press maintenance as specified.

Platemaking

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of platemaking functions.
• CTP operations: Request, deliver, and stage plates.
• May assist with plate reports.

Safety

• Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness:
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs.
• Ensure all machine safety-guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
• Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns and all accidents/injuries and near misses to press management and supervisors.

Communications

• Provide timely and accurate reports and information to the operations team and management.
• Immediately report equipment issues to management.
• Other duties as assigned

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individual’s application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail] . Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.